Does anyone have a Loom?

[ThreadBbdr]

There's a GREAT weaving and knitting (and spinning and other fiber arts) store halfway between ChattanCat and me. The Yarn Barn in Lawrence Kansas (not affiliated except as a customer).

They have weaving classes there and rental looms! Great people. And they have an online store and do mail order.

Iain, I can't claim to have lived in the Highlands or actually RAISED the sheep, but helped herd in and shear, spun and dyed the yarn, and wove/knit/tailored the entire garment - yep, several times. It gives one a HUGE appreciation of what our ancestors had to do just to stay clothed and fed. And in all of that, they made things that are not only functional but beautiful. Astounding.

ChattanCat, are you going to Tartan Days at the Highland Games site in KC Saturday? I'm debating coming in.

[ChattanCat]

There's a GREAT weaving and knitting (and spinning and other fiber arts) store halfway between ChattanCat and me. The Yarn Barn in Lawrence Kansas (not affiliated except as a customer).

They have weaving classes there and rental looms! Great people. And they have an online store and do mail order.

Iain, I can't claim to have lived in the Highlands or actually RAISED the sheep, but helped herd in and shear, spun and dyed the yarn, and wove/knit/tailored the entire garment - yep, several times. It gives one a HUGE appreciation of what our ancestors had to do just to stay clothed and fed. And in all of that, they made things that are not only functional but beautiful. Astounding.

ChattanCat, are you going to Tartan Days at the Highland Games site in KC Saturday? I'm debating coming in.

Yes, I plan to be there. I already informed the wife that it was tartan day. She will be out shopping with my daughter... all day ... what will I do???

[Iain Robb]

Iain, I can't claim to have lived in the Highlands or actually RAISED the sheep, but helped herd in and shear, spun and dyed the yarn, and wove/knit/tailored the entire garment - yep, several times. It gives one a HUGE appreciation of what our ancestors had to do just to stay clothed and fed. And in all of that, they made things that are not only functional but beautiful. Astounding.

Agreed. Wholeheartedly. That's why I enjoy doing some things by hand or in other old-fashioned ways now and then, and why I appreciate those of you who weave.